The mood repair toolkit
Subtitle: proven strategies to prevent the blues from turning into depression
By: David A. Clark, PhD
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9781462515509; 9781462509386
Subjects: Mental Depression; Popular works; Treatment; Affective disorders
Description: "Many resources exist for sufferers of major depression. Yet millions struggle with less severe mood states that may not be as debilitating, but still drain the joy out of life. Renowned cognitive-behavioral therapist David A. Clark has a clear message for those who feel stuck in the doldrums: there are doable steps they can take to feel better. This book's 80 effective self-help strategies are anchored in the latest scientific knowledge on emotion regulation and mood management. Readers learn why attempts to bury or ignore painful emotions usually fail--and gain practical tools for nipping negativity in the bud, making unhappiness less overwhelming, defusing self-criticism and rumination, and feeling more confident and hopeful every day. Helpful forms and checklists can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size"--
Notes: 1. Harness Your Unhappiness 2. Go with the Flow 3. Trap Your "Tigers" 4. Silence the Inner Critic 5. Take Time to Recharge 6. Stop the Mental Treadmill 7. Capture the Moment 8. Ponder the Past 9. Embrace Your Dreams 10. Make Connections 11. Express Kindness and Compassion 12. Get Active, Stay Fit, and Be Well 13. Face Your Dread 14. Sing in the Rain 15. Take the Long View. Resources. References.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-284) and index.